125 Encore Rockers had a great time at the Second Annual Summer Rocks Institute in Annapolis, MD August 5-9, 2019. Jeffrey Dokken led the camp, which concluded with a rousing final concert at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts.
Camp Photos and Video of Final Concert Performance of the Encore Summer Choral Institute at Washington College, Chestertown, MD, June 23-27, 2019, conducted by Mary Ann East and David Lang.
Approximately eighty Encore singers representing nearly all MD/DC/VA/NY chorales, as well as singers from Encore's Denver area affiliate traveled to England for a concert tour with performances in Bath and London. In London, Encore performed with the Soul Sanctuary Gospel Choir: Soprano Alice Wiseman, Minnie Oliver; Alto, Silla Mosley, Jade Elliot; Tenor, Clarence Hume, Adel Tuzani; Piano Pete Yarde Martin.
Encore's Founder and Artistic Director Jeanne Kelly conducted the Encore performance with Stephen Harouff, piano accompanist.
Approximately eighty Encore singers representing nearly all MD/DC/VA/NY chorales, as well as singers from Encore's Denver area affiliate traveled to England for a concert tour with performances in Bath and London. In Bath, Encore performed with the Bath Male Choir, under the direction of Grenville Jones. Encore's Founder and Artistic Director Jeanne Kelly conducted Encore performance with Stephen Harouff, piano accompanist.
Approximately sixty singers representing nearly all MD/DC/VA/NY chorales, as well as singers from Encore's Denver area affiliate crossed the Atlantic aboard the Queen Mary 2. Along the way, they entertained ship's passengers with a short concert performance in the ship's atrium. Encore's Founder and Artistic Director Jeanne Kelly conducted the performance with Stephen Harouff, piano accompanist.
The Glen Echo and Schweinhaut Encore Chorales performed their Annual Spring Concert at the Montgomery Cultural Arts Center, Silver Spring, MD on May 19, 2019. Conductors were Jeffrey Dokken, Jeanne Kelly and Ingrid Lestrud. Pianist was Stephen Harouff. Kathleen Leatherwood played the djembe drum.
Encore ROCKS Annapolis, Columbia and Glen Echo performed their Annual Spring Concert at the Montgomery Cultural Arts Center, Silver Spring, MD on May 19, 2019. Conductors were Jeffrey Dokken and Stephen Harouff. The Encore Band included Ken Hall, guitar; Raice McLeod, Drums; and John Starr, Bass & Wind Synthesizer.
The Anne Arundel Community College Encore Chorale, under the direction of Encore Founder and Artistic Director Jeanne Kelly, performed its Annual Spring Concert at the Pascal Center for the Performing Arts May 18, 2019. Maribeth Gowen was piano accompanist. Kathleen Leatherwood played the djembe drum.
The Asbury Methodist Village Encore Chorale and the Encore Chorale of Frederick performed their annual Spring Concert under the direction of Deborah Int Veldt at Asbury Methodist Village, Gaithersburg, MD, on May 19, 2019. Nick Int Veldt was piano accompanist.
VIEW VIDEO OF THE PERFORMANCE HERE. Thanks to the production staff at Asbury Methodist Village for producing the video.
Encore's Denver area affilate chorales, Highlands Ranch and South Suburban Encore Chorales, performed their annual spring concert under the direction of Brian Leatherman on May 19, 2019.
Encore ROCKS Alexandria, DC and Fairfax performed their annual spring concert at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial on May 17, 2019. Conductors were Jeffrey Dokken and David Lang. Also performing was the Encore Band: Ken Hall, Guitar; Raice McLeod, Drums; John Starr, Bass and Wind Synthesizer.
The New York City Midtown Encore Chorale performed its Annual Spring Concert under the direction of Justin Jalea at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church on May 15, 2019. Amber Fort Salladin was piano accompanist. Photos below - video coming soon.
New York City Midtown Encore ROCKS performed its Annual Spring Concert under the direction of Justin Jalea at the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church on May 15, 2019. Amber Fort Salladin was piano accompanist.
The Southern Maryland Encore Chorale, under the direction of Joey Hoopengardner, performed its annual Spring Concert at Patuxent Presbyterian Church in California, MD on May 11, 2019. Pianist was Erin Tennyson. Mike Chaney played the djembe drum.
The Towson and Columbia Encore Chorales performed a concert under the direction of Stephen Harouff at the Towson Presbyterian Church, Towson, MD on May 11, 2019. Joseph Satava was the pianist.
The Capital Encore Chorale, under the direction of Encore Founder and Artistic Director Jeanne Kelly performed its annual spring concert at the Church of the Epiphany, Washington, DC, May 11, 2019. Maribeth Gowen was piano accompanist. Kathleen Leatherwood performed on the Djembe Drum.
The Alexandria, Goodwin House Baileys Crossroads, and Langston Brown Encore Chorales at The Falls Church, Falls Church, VA on May 11, 2019. Conductors were Jeffrey Dokken, Mary Ann East and Ingrid Lestrud. Maribeth Gowen was piano accompanist. Kathleen Leatherwood performed on the Djembe Drum.
